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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signalled a policy shift that could end the long-standing exclusion of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.NUC Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Ribadu, disclosed that the commission is set to engage NYSC authorities to reassess the current mobilisation framework, following concerns raised by the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, who also serves as Chancellor of NOUN....

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has confirmed that the reported disagreement between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been amicably resolved, effectively restoring calm across the ancient city.In a statement issued on Sunday by its President-General, Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole, and communicated through the Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, the council disclosed that tensions between the political and traditional...

An aspirant for the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oluwafemi Adedayo Ogunnaike, has officially declared his intention to represent Ijebu North East Constituency, pledging to deliver responsive and people-oriented leadership.OgunnaiKe, who hails from Ward 10, outlined his vision to address key challenges facing the constituency, particularly in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic development. He emphasized that his decision to join...

Ijebu Muslim professionals have thrown their weight behind Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, advocating him  for the deputy governorship candidate position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Ogun State.The endorsement was made public by the President of the association, Sherik Abdulazeez Malik Odumosun, who addressed members of the media on the group’s position and reasons for backing Okubadejo....

President Bola Tinubu has said he will not surrender governance to opposition parties in 2027, regardless of their campaign strategies ahead of the election.Mr Tinubu stressed that no matter how much ...

Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who died in active service to Nigeria.The Edo State Government said...

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has declared that Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada is his preferred candidate to succeed him as governor of Nasarawa State in the 2027 general election.H...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed April 22 to hear an appeal concerning the leadership crisis currently rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).A five-member panel of the apex court, headed by Justice Mo...

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption charges filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission....

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption charges filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission....